Viridi Futuro Foundation
Invitation OnlyDurham, North Carolina · EIN 82-3230389 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.8M
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$10,800
Total assets$17.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
62% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature and Culture International | Del Mar, CA | General support | $379,120 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Charlottesville, VA | General support | $352,162 |
| E O Wilson Biodiversity Foundation | Hillsborough, NC | General support | $298,979 |
| Saving Nature Inc | Durham, NC | General support | $151,627 |
| Open Space Institute Inc | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Rachel's Network | Washington, DC | General support | $69,851 |
| Natura International | Washington, DC | General support | $60,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Raleigh, NC | General support | $45,000 |
| Dogwood Alliance | Asheville, NC | General support | $30,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | General support | $30,000 |
| Nc Conservation Network | Raleigh, NC | General support | $30,000 |
| Unc Public Health Foundation Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | General support | $30,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation-Nc Chapter | Raleigh, NC | General support | $26,000 |
| Nc Warn | Durham, NC | General support | $20,000 |
| Conservation Trust for North Carolina | Raleigh, NC | General support | $15,000 |
| Prospekt Mira | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $15,000 |
| Earthshare North Carolina | Durham, NC | General support | $11,500 |
| Consultative Group on Biological Diversity Inc Biodiversity Funders Group | San Francisco, CA | General support | $10,800 |
| Duke University - Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions | Durham, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Ecoamerica | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Nc League of Conservation Voters Foundation | Raleigh, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Action for the Climate Emergency | Charlestown, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Journalism Funding Partners | Sacramento, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Natureserve | Arlington, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Optout Media Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Amazon Aid Foundation | Charlottesvill, VA | General support | $2,500 |
| Carolina Advocates for Climate Health and Equity (Cache) | Chapel Hill, NC | General support | $2,500 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Environmental Working Group | Washington, DC | General support | $2,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc (Nrdc) | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | General support | $2,500 |
| Rmi (Rocky Mountain Institute) | Basalt, CO | General support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,760,539 | 35 |
| 2023 | $1,361,342 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522189349100227
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3230389
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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